This was quite literally the best meal of my life. We had the wild game Trio and it was spectacular. I have eaten at Michelin restaurants around the world and this chef NAILED. Absolutely exquisite and exceptional cooking. The chef is an incredible asset to Deadwood, SD. Love this place!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett
What a gem, traveling across the USA and took a day off in Deadwood . This restaurant is lovely, great food, to die for house Old Fashioned, and the food was excellent. But the service and staff are the best part, beyond good. Very highly recommended.
Donna
Celebrating our 10th anniversary. The food was beyond excellent and the service was top notch. We look forward to our next visit. Highly recommend
David
We have dined at Jake's for over 25 years. Recently, they have gone through several ownership changes. During our most recent visit it appeared that they were short staffed and attempting to make do with the staff that was available. Our waiter was pleasant but timing wise we felt rushed at times and other times waiting. The sorbet was not served. Presentation by the Chef was good. None of the old staff was still there. Hope things can improve as it was once the premier dining establishments in South Dakota.
Shannon Hanson
I’m vegan because of a disease I have, our waiter, Mo, went ABOVE AND BEYOND for me! I haven’t been THIS IMPRESSED by a waiter or place to eat in many years. If I could give more stars, I would. My husband and I WILL be back, thank you so much, especially to Mo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan
Exceeded my expectations. Wonderful, professional service. Menu was a little limited but everything was great. Nice place for a splurge.
Ryan Alani
My wife and I both had the lobster dinner and were surprised at the amount of food we received. In a good way. During the meal I mentioned to my wife that I wish I knew how they seasoned and cooked the lobster because it was absolutely amazing. When heading to the elevator an employee asked how we like our meal and what did we get. I mentioned we had the lobster and it was phenomenal. The employee said he was glad to hear we enjoyed it and then explained the seasoning and exactly how it was cooked before heading back to the kitchen.
They went above and beyond to make a memorable meal absolutely unforgettable.
And it wasn't just the main course that was amazing. Everything that was food that came out the kitchen truly loved up to the fine dining in their title.
From this trip forward we will always go to Jake's at least once when in town.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anita
Our host was very pleasant. The atmosphere was very nice. Our server Pagan was spot on, from the moment we sat down, to getting our drinks and food. Went there for our anniversary and will definitely go again if we are ever in the area. My husband had the trio of meats and stated that it was very firm but tender. Sweet potatoes were firm and delicious. I had the filet Oscar, and it was very juicy. We also shared the escargot and our server recommended the bacon wrapped scallops, very delicious. We also had for dessert a Apple Pie cheesecake, just made you feel like you were at home. A fantastic place to eat!
Suzanne
Food was wonderful! Atmosphere was beautiful! Service was so-so. Much different than our normal service from this great spot.
Nikki Piston
We were told by two local workers to try Jake’s, so we walked in around 7:45 pm. The host was welcoming and quickly found us a table. The restaurant has a nice, moody vibe, so I was looking forward to the meal.
The food itself was fantastic, and the cocktails were just as good. Unfortunately, the service is what made the experience less enjoyable. My husband ordered an appetizer along with our main dishes, but it never arrived. Instead, the salads that came with our entrées were served, and almost immediately after, the main courses followed. We felt rushed the entire time, with little chance to enjoy each course.
To make things worse, our server never checked on us except to drop off food. We weren’t asked if we wanted additional drinks, and the whole meal felt hurried and impersonal. I also noticed that other tables seemed to receive more attentive service, which made the contrast even more noticeable.
Waitress was not attentive didn't get us water or bread. She seemed really annoyed when we asked for both. I ordered wine and got attitude. It was our 20 year anniversary and I was trying not to let her ruin it. She just needed a drink and an attitude adjustment ! We will be going back and hopefully won't get her again!
Mark Stilwell
The food was outstanding, and the wait staff conducted themselves with professionalism. The steak was exceptionally tender, and the table settings followed the traditional Emily Post standard of formality. The building and overall ambiance struck a perfect balance—quaint and historic, yet clean and comfortable. Because it is not a large establishment, the dining experience feels personal rather than impersonal or crowded.
My critique is twofold. First, when the head waiter inquired about our meal, he did so in passing rather than stopping at the table. This made the question feel more like a formality than genuine interest. Second, the host, a young man, appeared uncertain of his role. While the restaurant was not busy, he kept headphones in and used his phone. Though minor in many settings, at a fine dining restaurant this behavior diminished the sense of polish and class one would expect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Wendy
The food and atmosphere were great, our service started out great but then shifted to not so great when 2 large tables were seated beside us. It took forever to get our desert and then we sat for a very long time waiting for the check. Once the check was delivered we sat for a long time again so my husband took the check up front only to have the hostess state our waitress needed to check us out. We waited in the entry for a while then my husband grabbed another waitress and she checked us out. As a local this is where we like to go for special occasions, guess we will find somewhere else.
Jilliann Klooster
The wild game trio was perfectly cooked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Glenda
Adam was out server and he was excellent! The restaurant temp was a little cold, food was fabulous, French onion soup 5 stars, filet was good but loved the add on foie gras!!!!
This was quite literally the best meal of my life. We had the wild game Trio and it was spectacular. I have eaten at Michelin restaurants around the world and this chef NAILED. Absolutely exquisite and exceptional cooking. The chef is an incredible asset to Deadwood, SD. Love this place!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a gem, traveling across the USA and took a day off in Deadwood . This restaurant is lovely, great food, to die for house Old Fashioned, and the food was excellent. But the service and staff are the best part, beyond good. Very highly recommended.
Celebrating our 10th anniversary. The food was beyond excellent and the service was top notch. We look forward to our next visit. Highly recommend
We have dined at Jake's for over 25 years. Recently, they have gone through several ownership changes. During our most recent visit it appeared that they were short staffed and attempting to make do with the staff that was available. Our waiter was pleasant but timing wise we felt rushed at times and other times waiting. The sorbet was not served. Presentation by the Chef was good. None of the old staff was still there. Hope things can improve as it was once the premier dining establishments in South Dakota.
I’m vegan because of a disease I have, our waiter, Mo, went ABOVE AND BEYOND for me! I haven’t been THIS IMPRESSED by a waiter or place to eat in many years. If I could give more stars, I would. My husband and I WILL be back, thank you so much, especially to Mo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceeded my expectations. Wonderful, professional service. Menu was a little limited but everything was great. Nice place for a splurge.
My wife and I both had the lobster dinner and were surprised at the amount of food we received. In a good way. During the meal I mentioned to my wife that I wish I knew how they seasoned and cooked the lobster because it was absolutely amazing. When heading to the elevator an employee asked how we like our meal and what did we get. I mentioned we had the lobster and it was phenomenal. The employee said he was glad to hear we enjoyed it and then explained the seasoning and exactly how it was cooked before heading back to the kitchen.
They went above and beyond to make a memorable meal absolutely unforgettable.
And it wasn't just the main course that was amazing. Everything that was food that came out the kitchen truly loved up to the fine dining in their title.
From this trip forward we will always go to Jake's at least once when in town.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our host was very pleasant. The atmosphere was very nice. Our server Pagan was spot on, from the moment we sat down, to getting our drinks and food. Went there for our anniversary and will definitely go again if we are ever in the area. My husband had the trio of meats and stated that it was very firm but tender. Sweet potatoes were firm and delicious. I had the filet Oscar, and it was very juicy. We also shared the escargot and our server recommended the bacon wrapped scallops, very delicious. We also had for dessert a Apple Pie cheesecake, just made you feel like you were at home. A fantastic place to eat!
Food was wonderful! Atmosphere was beautiful! Service was so-so. Much different than our normal service from this great spot.
We were told by two local workers to try Jake’s, so we walked in around 7:45 pm. The host was welcoming and quickly found us a table. The restaurant has a nice, moody vibe, so I was looking forward to the meal.
The food itself was fantastic, and the cocktails were just as good. Unfortunately, the service is what made the experience less enjoyable. My husband ordered an appetizer along with our main dishes, but it never arrived. Instead, the salads that came with our entrées were served, and almost immediately after, the main courses followed. We felt rushed the entire time, with little chance to enjoy each course.
To make things worse, our server never checked on us except to drop off food. We weren’t asked if we wanted additional drinks, and the whole meal felt hurried and impersonal. I also noticed that other tables seemed to receive more attentive service, which made the contrast even more noticeable.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
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Waitress was not attentive didn't get us water or bread. She seemed really annoyed when we asked for both. I ordered wine and got attitude. It was our 20 year anniversary and I was trying not to let her ruin it. She just needed a drink and an attitude adjustment ! We will be going back and hopefully won't get her again!
The food was outstanding, and the wait staff conducted themselves with professionalism. The steak was exceptionally tender, and the table settings followed the traditional Emily Post standard of formality. The building and overall ambiance struck a perfect balance—quaint and historic, yet clean and comfortable. Because it is not a large establishment, the dining experience feels personal rather than impersonal or crowded.
My critique is twofold. First, when the head waiter inquired about our meal, he did so in passing rather than stopping at the table. This made the question feel more like a formality than genuine interest. Second, the host, a young man, appeared uncertain of his role. While the restaurant was not busy, he kept headphones in and used his phone. Though minor in many settings, at a fine dining restaurant this behavior diminished the sense of polish and class one would expect.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
The food and atmosphere were great, our service started out great but then shifted to not so great when 2 large tables were seated beside us. It took forever to get our desert and then we sat for a very long time waiting for the check. Once the check was delivered we sat for a long time again so my husband took the check up front only to have the hostess state our waitress needed to check us out. We waited in the entry for a while then my husband grabbed another waitress and she checked us out. As a local this is where we like to go for special occasions, guess we will find somewhere else.
The wild game trio was perfectly cooked.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Adam was out server and he was excellent! The restaurant temp was a little cold, food was fabulous, French onion soup 5 stars, filet was good but loved the add on foie gras!!!!
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